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Of the 36,836 citizens living in Delta County in 2021, 94.8% said they were only one race, while 5.2% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Delta County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.7% or 33,791 individuals. Following them, American Indian or Alaska Native accounted for 2% and totaled 733 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Delta County is 0.6% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Delta County.

	Estimated Total
White	33,791
Multiracial	1,918
American Indian or Alaska Native	733
Asian	230
African American	108
Some Other Race	54
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	2

Source: US Census Bureau